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Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health

EIN 88-3744111 · Chicago, IL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceWeak44 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health (CIMH) is a collaborative, community based, and research-informed initiative that is a partnership between immigrants, regardless of status, mental health practitioners, community organizers, researchers, and allies. CIMH works to promote awareness of and access to culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health services through education, advocacy, and resource sharing to improve and facilitate access to services for those who are undocumented or of mixed status.

Income
$216,786
Spending
$199,092
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
-0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 73%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 285% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $81,106 spent. CIMH identified, trained, and coordinated 25 licensed mental health providers to serve as Reflective Consultants for Cohorts 6 and 7 of its mental health initiative. The organization also supported two additional trainers to assist with Fall 2024 training sessions. A part-time Training Event Coordinator was hired to manage registration and event logistics, and the Finance Manager oversaw consultant compensation. These activities directly support the organization?s mission to strengthen mental health support for immigrant communities through professional development and training.
  2. $44,599 spent. CIMH implemented a training and consultation program supporting mental health services in high-need shelters. The organization contracted 15 licensed providers as Reflective Consultants, facilitated Cohorts 6?10 through bilingual trainers, and coordinated training logistics via a part-time event staff member. CIMH also provided oversight, research support, and administrative coordination. The project was funded through an agreement, with expenses covering consultants, training delivery, and general operations.
  3. $37,916 spent. CIMH coordinated a mental health initiative involving 15 Reflective Consultants, training staff, and an evaluation team to support high-need shelters. The program included training delivery, event coordination, transportation, and evaluation activities. Administrative support and financial oversight were also provided. These efforts support CIMH?s mission to improve access to culturally competent mental health care for immigrant communities.
  4. $33,485 spent. CIMH received general operating support to sustain staffing, administrative capacity, and ongoing program infrastructure, enabling the organization to continue its mission-driven work supporting immigrant mental health.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2023.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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